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How do raccoons skunks and woodchucks do to survive during winter?
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∙ 12y ago
Feed, rest, and try to avoid predators and keep warm are what a deer does during winter.
Specifically, a deer does not hibernate. Deer nevertheless need a safe place to rest and a steady source of food. They never stop worrying about stress from parasites and predators. They undoubtedly worry the most about people driving vehicles, going hunting, and winterizing properties (applying cold-weather/dormant controls, bringing plants inside, mowing meadows and yards, pruning food sources).
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 8y agoRaccoons and skunks do not hibernate but will be active except in the most severe weather of winter. If the snow is too deep to forage for food they will remain in their dens and sleep until conditions improve. Woodchucks hibernate in the winter.
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∙ 12y agochipmunks ask 4 real answers not fake ones
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∙ 15y agoHibernate. Dream about chucking wood.
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Why are raccoons and skunks not true hibernators?
Raccoons and skunks may be seen about during winter months. During the coldest and snowiest times they remain in their den and sleep. It is not a true hibernation, however, as they may arise during less severe days and forage for food.
Do raccoons have bellybuttons?
Yes. So do squirrels, skunks, and foxes.
Do all raccoons have striped tails?
There is always the possibility of genetic mutations in the animal kingdom, which would make it possible that there have been raccoons without stripes on their tails. However, all raccoons should have striped tails.
What new england animals hibernate?
Bears, woodchucks, and chipmunks are all North American animals that hibernate. Raccoons, and skunks also hibernate but they sleep for shorter periods of time between feedings. They may still sleep for weeks, or months.
Why do raccoon hibernate?
Skunks actually don't "hibernate" like bears do. In the winter time, you will find many skunks sharing the same den. They may go out to hunt for food from time to time but they don't hibernate. They are just less active.
What behavior allows raccoon's skunks and woodchucks to survive for extended periods of time without food or water?
Only the woodchuck hibernates after fattening up during the summer. Skunks and raccoons to not hibernate but remain active during the winter and continue to forage for food. If the weather becomes too harsh, they remain in their dens where they sleep until conditions improve. They have the ability to lower their body temperature and, thus, conserve energy during these periods.
Why are raccoons and skunks not true hibernators?
Raccoons and skunks may be seen about during winter months. During the coldest and snowiest times they remain in their den and sleep. It is not a true hibernation, however, as they may arise during less severe days and forage for food.
carnivores?
raccoons, weasels, skunks and coyotes
Are skunks feline?
No. Skunks are more closely related to weasels and raccoons than they are to cats, which are felines.
Do skunks eat out of the trash?
Yes, they are similar to raccoons
Are American badgers more like skunks then raccoons?
Skunks are more closely related to badgers than raccoons. Both are members of the superfamily Musteloidea while the raccoon is a procyonid.
What is a scavenger of the deciduous forest?
opossums raccoons coyotes skunks
Do raccoons have bellybuttons?
Yes. So do squirrels, skunks, and foxes.
What is the name for skunks raccoons in Telugu?
bajjila bujji
Do all raccoons have striped tails?
There is always the possibility of genetic mutations in the animal kingdom, which would make it possible that there have been raccoons without stripes on their tails. However, all raccoons should have striped tails.
What animals are enemies to milk snakes?
raccoons, foxes, skunks, and cyotes
What are the most common carriers of rabies?
raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes
